| Methodology: |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Mon-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 6 mL royal blue (no additive), or royal blue EDTA.
Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116).
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma at 20-25°C. Submit specimen in an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116).
Remarks: Centrifuge and pour off serum or plasma into an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube ASAP. Do not allow serum or plasma to remain on cells.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes and samples that are not separated from the red cells or clot.
Stability: If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
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